Public Schools
Who's Giving Who The Dawah?Author Unknown

Allah Ta'ala says what means, "O you
who believe! Ward off from yourselves and your families a Fire (Hell) whose
fuel is men and stones, over which are appointed angels stern (and) severe,
who disobey not the Commands they receive from Allah, but do that which
they are commanded." (Surah At - Tahrim, aya 6)

Recent statistics show that almost
95% of all Muslim youth in America attend public schools. Alongside English,
Math, Science, and Social Studies, Muslim youth are learning to deal with
drugs, intermigling, premarital sex relationships, altering of Islamic
dress codes, peer pressure to 'fit and blend' in, and the overall lack
of having an Islamic environment to be educated in!

Education and Muslim youth is such
a serious problem especially for young Muslimahs today. In so many cases
through out the country we have seen and heard about how the "hunt" of
"education" that many of the Muslim youth have taken on have lead them
clearly astray! As Ka'b ibn Maalik al Baghdaadee, (RAA), relates that the
Prophet (SAWS) said: "Two hungry wolves let loose among sheep are
not more harmful then a person craving after wealth and status is to his
Deen (Religion).(Imam Ahmad, an - Nasaa'ee and Tirmidhee said its
isnad is hasan)

By highschool this attitude of fame,
wealth and 'getting yours' has been embedded deeply in the minds of the
youth. Although, there is not nearly enough Islamic schools to cater to
the growing population of the Muslims, we are now seeing a slight increase
of muslim home schoolers! Alhamdulilah, home schooling is an excellent
option but for those young Muslims already in the public school system
many Muslim parents have had a hard time getting them to leave.

So now the question must be asked
- Who's giving who the dawah?? If hanging with non Muslims basically all
day, missing salat, altering your modesty to match the Kaffir clothing
stlye, or taking off or never putting on a hijab was defined as 'getting
through' the public school system, would you then let your daughter, sister,
or friend gamble with their Deen?

The Public school system is not set
up for the rearing of Muslim children in any aspect! As young muslims,
it's really important that we stay focused on our ultimate goal -
the Akhira! If you are in public school - pick your non-muslim
friends wisely and keep your actual 'chill' time with them to a minimum!